Retained Counsel

In responding to requests by a person represented by retained
counsel, the court should inquire into the fee arrangement between the
retained attorney and the client. [Guide, Vol. 7,
§ 310.10.20]

Pro Se
Litigants

Persons who are eligible for representation under the CJA, but who
have elected to proceed pro se, may, upon request, be
authorized to obtain investigative, expert and other services in
accordance with 18 U.S.C. §
3006A(e). For pro se
litigants, in matters for which appointment is discretionary under 18 U.S.C. §
3006A(a)(2), the court should make a threshold determination that
the case is one in which the interests of justice would have required
the furnishing of representation. [Guide, Vol. 7,
§ 310.10.30]

The court should review and approve resulting claims in the same
manner as is its practice with respect to requests made by CJA panel
attorneys. [Guide, Vol. 7,
§ 310.10.30]